The different belts and hoses that are situated on the inside of your car aren’t going to last forever. From your timing belt and serpentine belt to your heating hose and coolant hose, all of your various belts and hoses are made of rubber. This means that they’re going to constantly be at war with the hot, the cold, and the moisture that they encounter. It also means you’re going to need to replace your belts from time to time. Here are some of the things you should keep in mind when it comes to belt and hose replacement.
Try to ask for your belts and hoses to be inspected when you have routine car maintenance done.
When you have routine maintenance performed on your car, you should ask your mechanic to take a quick look at your belts and hoses. While they won’t have time to do an in-depth inspection, they will be able to tell you if there are any obvious cracks in your belts or holes in your hoses that you should be worried about.
Bring your car in for service at the first sign of trouble with belts and hoses.
Is one of the belts in your car making a very loud squealing sound when you drive down the road? Or is one of the hoses in your car leaking fluids and dousing your driveway with them? These are both indications that you need to take your car in for service ASAP. You likely need to have a belt or hose from your car replaced before it causes even more trouble down the line.
Keep a close eye on your car manufacturer’s recommendations for belt and hose replacement.
If you pick up the owner’s manual for your car and flip through it, you should be able to find recommendations from them about how often you should replace certain belts and hoses in your car. You should do your best to stick to their recommendations to avoid having one of your belts or hoses fail on you. If you’re not sure how old your belts and hoses are or don’t know how many miles you have on them, talk to your mechanic to see if they think you should consider replacing them.
If you suspect that a belt or hose in your car might need to be replaced, AV Bumper to Bumper can provide you with the belt and hose replacements you’re looking for. We also offer many other auto repair services. Call us at 661-949-1999 to schedule an appointment for your car with an experienced mechanic.
